Call for Applications: Grants for Screenwriter/Directors, Ages 18-34

The Jesse Thompkins III Foundation for Young People in the Arts is now accepting applications from screenwriter/directors, Ages 18-34.

The Jesse Thompkins III Foundation for Young People in the Arts Awards unrestricted grants to screenwriter/directors ages 18-34, who are US citizens, residing in New York City or the Washington DC Metropolitan area.

A panel of film industry professionals will consider a short film, screenplay & essay for each applicant

We will award one grant of at least $2,000 and additional grants of lesser amounts this year

Online applications and written materials must be received by Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Those who submit the required written materials will be invited to submit films no later than August 6, 2013